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237 Master's degrees in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

American Studies
The American Studies programme of the University of Glasgow is at the forefront of the study of American society and culture, with a dedicated research centre: the Andrew Hook Centre for American Studies.

Migration Studies
The Migration Studies degree from University of Essex uniquely explores the study of migration through a sociological perspective and uses a scientific approach to investigate the key challenges that will shape policy agendas and the impact that this could have around the world.
Language, Culture and History - Hispanic Studies
Language, Culture and History - Hispanic Studies is wide-ranging and flexible programme from University College London (UCL) offers students the opportunity to develop their understanding of the cultures of the Hispanic and Lusophone world at an advanced level.

Social and Cultural Theory
Culture is at the heart of social life, and so understanding it is key to understanding society. Gain the tools you need to understand culture in a rigorous, social scientific way with the Social and Cultural Theory programme from University of Bristol.
The Politics of Cultural Conflict
The Politics of Cultural Conflict is offered by University of Buckingham. This programme in the Politics of Cultural Conflict explores ‘culture wars’ between the populist right and cultural left, and how these are changing the axis of electoral competition from economics to culture – especially in western societies.
Medieval and Early Modern Studies
With its unique history and resources reaching back to the times of the university's founder Bishop William Elphinstone (1431-1514), the Medieval and Early Modern Studies programme of the University of Aberdeen is offered as an interdisciplinary degree to students interested in Medieval, Renaissance and Early Modern Europe.
Cultural Heritage
The Cultural Heritage programme of the University of Aberdeen builds on the established archaeological expertise of to provide you with the knowledge and skills to enter the professional world of cultural heritage. You will learn about current policy and practice and apply your knowledge at heritage sites, working directly with heritage professionals and local communities.
Theology, Worldview and Culture
Throughout this Theology, Worldview and Culture, M.Litt. degree from the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) you will develop an inter-disciplinary approach to an integrative and thoroughly creational Christian theology

Global Literature and Culture
The Global Literature and Culture programme from University of York is a wide-ranging exploration of the cultural manifestations of colonial conquest, national identities, anti-colonial resistance and post-colonial struggles.
Ethnographic and Documentary Film (Practical)
This unique Ethnographic and Documentary Film (Practical) programme from University College London (UCL) is based within a university but run by leading film practitioners, ensuring that you not only receive the highest-quality practice-based learning.
Cultural Heritage and Resource Management
The Cultural Heritage and Resource Management at The University of Winchester considers the wider place of heritage management in contemporary society and offers you the chance to undertake your own projects on a range of different subjects.
Island Studies
This masters programme is the only dedicated postgraduate degree in Island Studies in Scotland. It focuses on the study of islands and their communities, both in Scotland and internationally. Delivered by the Institute for Northern Studies, the MLitt Island Studies at The University of the Highlands and Islands gives you the opportunity to explore the islands of the world.
Intercultural Practices
This Intercultural Practices MA course from University of the Arts London (UAL) encourages the sharing of these perspectives to develop your agency as an artist and cultural producer.
Intercultural Communication
Learn how to communicate effectively in an intercultural workplace alongside students from all over the world, to prepare for a role in today’s global society with the Intercultural Communication course at Anglia Ruskin University.
Professional Language and Intercultural Studies
This Professional Language and Intercultural Studies MA course from University of Leeds combines the study of intercultural communication/studies with a thorough grounding in professional language.

Heritage, Museums and Galleries
The flexible research Heritage, Museums and Galleries programme from Newcastle University focuses on our key research themes. These are: cultural politics and policy; identity, community and place; and representation and media.

Curating
Based in the international art gallery and museum, MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art), this professionally focused Curating programme from Teesside University covers the advanced practical and intellectual requirements of a curator including collections, commissioning, interpretation, engagement, project management and critical theoretical contexts.

Folklore Studies
The Folklore Studies programme from University of Hertfordshire explores legend, ritual, belief and tradition in British society, providing students with a thorough grounding in the history of the discipline of Folklore Studies and examining current work in the field.

Comparative Literatures and Cultures
The Comparative Literatures and Cultures at University of Bristol is designed to give you an exciting exploration of literary and cultural products and critical issues that span national and linguistic borders as well as time periods.
Arts and Cultural Enterprise
This Arts and Cultural Enterprise MA programme from University of the Arts London (UAL) teaches you to generate original ideas for arts and cultural events as well as how to realise them.